Optimum is looking to optimize high-capacity IP networks for scalability, reliability, and low latency, and is seeking an IP Site Reliability Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex IP networks.
Requirements
- Experience working in a Service Provider environment, focusing on commercial services.
- Experience in network design and implementation.
- Experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, ISIS). CCNP or equivalent certification.
- Knowledge of MPLS (L2VPN and L3VPN).
- Proficiency in scripting or coding for network automation languages, such as BASH, Python, PHP, etc.
- Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6. An understanding of ARIN rules and guidelines for ISPs is desired.
- Familiarity with fiber optic technology and transport networks.
Responsibilities
- Configure and support enterprise and customer premises routers.
- Apply a range of IP/MPLS technologies, including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, LDP, quality of service, and MPLS-TE / Segment Routing, in production environments.
- Develop engineering guidelines for Fulfillment and Operations to deploy new hardware and services for customers.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to manage projects and coordinate efforts to ensure the timely deployment of new services.
- Evaluate equipment, select devices, conduct pilot tests, and design networks to ensure reliability and support network expansion.
- Assist with deploying new IP services, systems, applications, and architectures through installation, configuration, integration, evaluation, testing, documentation, and training.
- Define and compile the methods of procedures and documentation to help personnel install, maintain, and remove network equipment.
Other
- Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Project management skills are a plus (Jira experience preferred).
- Strong writing and documentation skills, with experience in creating engineering guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
